Standard Number: HPC-8DJ-03-0003-2012 · Standard Number: HPC-8DJ-03-0003-2012. ... AS/NZS 3000...

Specification – Technical Requirements for LV Power Cables with Rated Voltage 0.6/1(1.2) kV

Standard Number: HPC-8DJ-03-0003-2012

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Document Control

Author Name: Anthony Seneviratne

Position: Standards Engineer

Reviewer Name: Adrian Barnes

Position: Standards Engineer

Document Owner

(May also be the Process Owner)

Name: Paul Savig

Position: Senior Standards Engineer

Approved By * Name: Justin Murphy

Position: Manager Asset Management Services

Date Created/Last Updated February 2016

Review Frequency ** 3 yearly

Next Review Date ** February 2019

* Shall be the Process Owner and is the person assigned authority and responsibility for managing the whole process, end-to-end, which may extend across more than one division and/or functions, in order to deliver agreed business results.

** Frequency period is dependent upon circumstances– maximum is 5 years from last issue, review, or revision whichever is the latest. If left blank, the default shall be 1 year unless otherwise specified.

Revision Control

Revision Date Description

0 11/10/2013 Initial Document Creation

1 17/02/2016 Revision to 630 mm2 cable technical requirements

Changed HDPE sheath to PVC

STAKEHOLDERS The following positions shall be consulted if an update or

review is required:

NOTIFICATION LIST The following shall be notified if an update or review

is required.

Manager Engineering & Project Services Regional Asset Managers

Manager Capacity Management Services

Manager Asset Management Services

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................... 5

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES ....................................................................... 5

2.1 Standards ............................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Definitions and Abbreviations ................................................................................. 6

2.2.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.2.2 Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Drawings ................................................................................................................ 7

3 REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 7

3.1 Power System Particulars ....................................................................................... 7

3.1.1 Rated Voltages ....................................................................................................................... 7

3.1.2 Design Fault Levels ................................................................................................................ 7

3.1.3 Maximum Conductor Temperatures ....................................................................................... 7

3.1.4 Nominal System Frequency .................................................................................................... 7

3.1.5 System Insulation Levels ........................................................................................................ 7

3.2 Service Conditions .................................................................................................. 8

3.2.1 Environmental Conditions ....................................................................................................... 8

3.2.2 Operating Conditions .............................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Description of Cable ............................................................................................... 8

3.4 Materials and Construction ..................................................................................... 8

3.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4.2 Cable Construction ................................................................................................................. 9

3.4.3 Core Conductor ....................................................................................................................... 9

3.4.4 Insulation ................................................................................................................................. 9

3.4.4.1 Material ................................................................................................................................................. 9

3.4.4.2 Thickness .............................................................................................................................................. 9

3.4.4.3 Core Identification ................................................................................................................................. 9

3.4.5 Core Lay ............................................................................................................................... 10

3.4.6 Binder Tape .......................................................................................................................... 10

3.4.7 Bedding/Fillers ...................................................................................................................... 10

3.4.8 Screen/Waveform Concentric Wire Neutral Conductor ........................................................ 10

3.4.9 Sheath ................................................................................................................................... 11

3.4.9.1 Material ............................................................................................................................................... 11

3.4.9.2 Thickness ............................................................................................................................................ 11

3.4.10 Cable Markings ..................................................................................................................... 11

3.4.11 Protection from Insect Attack ................................................................................................ 12

3.5 Cable Length ........................................................................................................ 13

3.6 Cable Bending Radius .......................................................................................... 13

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3.7 Cable Pulling Tension ........................................................................................... 13

3.8 Cable-end Sealing ................................................................................................ 13

4 CABLE DRUMS ......................................................................................... 14

4.1 Timber Drums ....................................................................................................... 14

4.2 Steel Drum ........................................................................................................... 14

4.3 Drum Marking ....................................................................................................... 15

5 STORAGE .................................................................................................. 15

6 RELIABILITY .............................................................................................. 15

7 SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 15

8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................... 16

9 TESTS ........................................................................................................ 16

9.1 Test Requirements ............................................................................................... 16

9.1.1 Type Tests ............................................................................................................................ 16

9.1.2 Routine and Sample Tests ................................................................................................... 16

10 DOCUMENTATION AND SAMPLES ......................................................... 17

10.1 Type Test Certificates/Reports ............................................................................. 17

10.2 Samples ............................................................................................................... 17

10.2.1 Test Samples ........................................................................................................................ 17

10.2.2 Display Samples ................................................................................................................... 17

APPENDIX A – REVISION INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 18

APPENDIX B – QUALITY ASSURANCE (TO BE COMPLETED BY STORES) ................................................... 19

APPENDIX C – SCHEDULES A & B: ENQUIRY DOCUMENT ............................................................................ 21

APPENDIX D – SCHEDULE C: COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT .............................................................................. 27

APPENDIX E – SCHEDULE D: DEPARTURES FROM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...................................... 29

APPENDIX F – CABLE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 30

APPENDIX G – STANDARD TIMBER DRUM DIMENSIONS ............................................................................... 32

APPENDIX H – SCHEDULE E: TEST REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMICAL PROTECTION ................ 34

APPENDIX I – SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................... 35

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1 SCOPE

This specification covers Horizon Power's requirements for the supply and testing of low-voltage distribution and service power cables used on AC systems up to and including 0.6/1(1.2) kV.

Tests prescribed will evaluate the performance of these cables and shall comply with this specification.

NOTE: Submersible cables are not included as part of this specification.

Approval in terms of this specification shall be obtained by one or a combination of the following:

a) successful completion of the appropriate tests required by this specification by an independent and accredited test authority.

b) provision of test certificates from an independent and accredited test authority based upon an alternative specification, with test requirements at least equivalent to this specification.

NOTE: Verification of accreditation of the test authority shall be provided by NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited test house or by a test house possessing accreditation from a NATA MRA (Mutual Recognition Agreement) partner.

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

2.1 Standards

The following documents contain provisions that, through reference in the text, constitute requirements of this specification. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards and specifications are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this specification are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below. Information on currently valid national and international standards and specifications can be obtained from SAI Global – Standards On-Line data base or equivalent standards database.

Table 1: List of Applicable Standards

STANDARD DESCRIPTION

AS/NZS 1125 Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords

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STANDARD DESCRIPTION

AS/NZS 1660 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors.

Part 2.2 - Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths. Methods specific to elastomeric and XLPE compounds

Part 2.3 - Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths. Methods specific to PVC and halogen free thermoplastic compounds

Part 2.4 - Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths. Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds

Part 3- Electrical tests

Part 4 - Complete cable and flexible cord

AS/NZS 2857 Timber Drums for Insulated Electric Cables and Bare Conductors

AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Installations (known as Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)

AS/NZS 3008 Electrical installations - Selection of cables

Part 1 - Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV

AS/NZS 3983 Metal drums for insulated electric cables and bare conductors

AS/NZS 4026 Electric Cables – For underground residential distribution systems

AS/NZS 4961 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated – for Distribution and Service applications

AS/NZS 5000 Electric cables – Polymeric insulated – for Working voltages up to and including 0.6/1(1.2) kV

VDE 0298 Part 4 – General Current Ratings for flexible cables

In addition to the above, Horizon Power Environmental Conditions HPC-9EJ-01-0001-2013 shall be referred to for environmental conditions, in addition to those stated in section 3.2.

2.2 Definitions and Abbreviations

For the purposes of this specification the following definitions apply:

2.2.1 Definitions

1) nominal voltage: according to DIN VDE 0298 cables are specified as U0/U (Um) where:

a) U0 is the cable nominal voltage between the conductor and the metal covering or earth;

b) U is the cable nominal voltage between the phase conductors, for 3-

phase 𝑈 = √3𝑈0;

c) Um is the maximum permissible voltage.

This defines the voltages of cables and wires, by which the construction and the tests in respect of electrical characteristics are to be referred.

2) Equipment: means cable in relation to this specification.

2.2.2 Abbreviations

1) AC: Alternating Current

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2) AMF: Approved Manufacturing Facility

3) AS: Australian Standard

4) LV: Low Voltage < 1000 volts

5) MRA: Mutual Recognition Agreement

6) NATA: National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia

7) PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

8) SWA: Steel-wire armoured

9) XLPE: Cross-linked polyethylene

2.3 Drawings

The drawings listed below form part of this specification, See Appendix J:

1) HPA-SD-E-01011 (LV 1C Power Cable)

2) HPA-SD-E-01012 (LV 3C Power Cable)

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Power System Particulars

The Equipment shall be suitable for continuous connection to a power system with the characteristics covered by this Section.

3.1.1 Rated Voltages

The rated voltage of the cables considered in this specification shall be 0.6/1(1.2) kV as specified in AS/NZS 4961.

3.1.2 Design Fault Levels

The maximum design fault current is 31.5 kA rms / 1 second.

3.1.3 Maximum Conductor Temperatures

The cables shall be suitable for use with conductor temperatures specified in AS/NZS 4961 for normal operation and under fault conditions.

3.1.4 Nominal System Frequency

The nominal system frequency is 50 Hz.

3.1.5 System Insulation Levels

The system Basic Impulse Insulation Levels (BIL) are as follows:

Table 2: System Insulation Levels

Nominal System Voltage (kV rms)

System Highest Voltage (kV peak)

Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage (kV peak)

Power Frequency withstand Voltage (kV peak)

Up to 1 kV 1.0 6 2.5

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3.2 Service Conditions

3.2.1 Environmental Conditions

The Equipment shall be suitable for use throughout the state of Western Australia in conditions where a wide range of solar radiation, pollution (salt bearing, industrial and agricultural) and wind velocities are experienced. The Equipment shall be suitable for continuous operation under the conditions stated in Horizon Power Environmental Conditions HPC-9EJ-01-0001-2013 and the following environmental conditions:

Table 3: Environmental Conditions

Condition Requirement

Pollution: Wind borne dust deposits may accumulate over a number of months followed by high humidity with heavy dew or light rain.

Salt: At points along a 4 km wide West Coast strip, salt deposits can reach levels as high as 40 mg/100 cm2 per month.

3.2.2 Operating Conditions

Table 4: Operating Conditions of Cables

Condition Requirement

Soil Condition Waterlogged with up to 2 m head of water

Depth of Laying 850 mm measured from ground surface to top of a cable/trefoil or duct.

3.3 Description of Cable

Cables shall have a method of identification for asset management purposes i.e. a means of capturing batch information for traceability of any future problems with the cables. In addition, a discrete means of identification of stolen cable shall be proposed. Full details of the application of the identification marking and method to read or retrieve the information shall be provided with the submission. The identification marking shall be indelible and difficult to remove from the cable.

3.4 Materials and Construction

Cable sizes used by Horizon Power are captured in Appendix F.

3.4.1 General

Cables shall be in accordance with the following standards:

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1) Distribution cables (excluding 630 mm2) shall comply with AS/NZS 4961, Section 3 - XLPE Insulated Waveform Concentric Wire Neutral Cables

2) Distribution 630 mm2 single core cables shall comply with AS/NZS 5000.1

3) Service cables shall comply with AS/NZS 4961, Section 2 - XLPE Insulated Neutral Wire Screened Cables.

3.4.2 Cable Construction

Cable construction:

1) Distribution cables three-core shall have solid aluminium shaped conductor laid-up helically, XLPE insulated, wavewound stranded copper neutral screen, PVC/Insect Protection sheathed,

2) Distribution 630 mm2 single-core cables shall have stranded aluminium shaped conductor, XLPE insulated, PVC/Insect Protection sheathed, and

3) Service cables shall have all stranded copper circular shaped conductor laid-up with fillers, XLPE insulated helical stranded copper neutral screen, PVC/Insect Protection sheathed.

3.4.3 Core Conductor

Core conductors shall be in accordance with AS/NZS 4961 and AS/NZS 5000.1, with:

1) Distribution cable consisting of three-core 120 mm2, 185 mm2 and 240 mm2 and single-core 630 mm2 conductor sizes as stated in Appendix F

2) Service cable consisting of single-core 10 mm2 and 16 mm2 and three-core 25 mm2 conductor sizes as stated in Appendix F.

3.4.4 Insulation

3.4.4.1 Material

The insulation material shall be X-90 in accordance with AS/NZS 3808.

3.4.4.2 Thickness

The average thickness shall be determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1660.2.1 where the minimum thickness at any point shall not be less than 10 percent of specified thickness in Table 5.

Table 5: Insulation Thickness

Cable Insulation Thickness

Distribution cables (three-core) AS/NZS 4961, Table 3.2

Distribution cables (630 mm2

single-core) AS/NZS 5000.1, Table 1

Service cable AS/NZS 4961, Table 2.3

3.4.4.3 Core Identification

Cores identification of power cables shall be as indicated in Table 6.

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Table 6: Core Identification

Cable Colours of Cores

1 core Red

3 core Red, White (or uncoloured), Blue

3.4.5 Core Lay

Core lay of power cables shall be as indicated in Table 7.

Table 7: Core Lay

Cable Lay

1 core distribution cable Single core no lay/filler

3 core distribution cable Three cores, laid up helically with right-hand direction of lay with bedding

1 core service cable Single core no lay/filler

3 core service cable Three cores, laid up helically with fillers

3.4.6 Binder Tape

Non-metallic binder tape shall be applied over laid-up cores with a gap and shall be compatible with other materials of the cable with which it is in contact.

3.4.7 Bedding/Fillers

The bedding/fillers where used, shall be appropriately applied to completely fill the space between the cores and ensure the cable is circular in cross section.

3.4.8 Screen/Waveform Concentric Wire Neutral Conductor

The construction details for the screen and neutral conductor can be found in Table 8, whilst the material used for the wires be in accordance with AS/NZS 1125.

Table 8: Construction

Distribution Cable (excluding 630 mm2 single-core)

Service Cable

Material Annealed copper wires, diameter as per Table 3.2 of AS/NZS 4961, waveform-lay applied and uniformly distributed see Section 3.8.2 of AS/NZS 4961

Annealed copper wire, helically applied and uniformly distributed over core/s see Section 2.7.1 of AS/NZS 4961

Resistance As per Table 3.2 of AS/NZS 4961 ≤ the maximum allowable resistance of largest conductor see Section 2.7.2 of AS/NZS 4961

Formation See Section 3.8.2 of AS/NZS 4961 See Sections 2.7.3 and 2.7.4 of AS/NZS 4961

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3.4.9 Sheath

3.4.9.1 Material

The insulation material shall be PVC, V-90 in accordance with AS/NZS 3808.

3.4.9.2 Thickness

The average thickness shall be determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1660.2.1 of specified thickness in Table 9 below:

Table 9: Sheath Thickness

Cable Sheath Thickness

Distribution cables (three-core) AS/NZS 4961, Table 3.2

Distribution cables (single-core) AS/NZS 5000.1, Section 13

Service cable AS/NZS 4961, Table 2.3

The sheath shall contain a minimum of 2% carbon black for all cables.

The Vendor shall specify the:

1) resistance to corrosion; and

2) permeability to water

of the sheath.

NOTE: The colour orange shall be within the range of colours described by RAL colour standards 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011. Variations in colour intensity are expected and shall not be a reason for rejection.

3.4.10 Cable Markings

The outer sheath shall be indelibly marked:

1) By dual embossing (approximately diametrically opposed lines for distribution power cables) and single line embossing (for service cables) at intervals of not more than 500 mm showing:

a) Manufacturer's name

b) Place of manufacture

c) Voltage rating

d) Phase conductor size and material

e) Designation of insulation (i.e. X-90)

f) Batch Number

g) The words "CWN ELECTRIC CABLE" (for Distribution Power) and "NS ELECTRIC CABLE" (for Service)

2) Additionally, in a single line, at intervals of one metre there shall be at least three sets of the following marking in a contrasting colour equally spaced as practicable within the one metre interval:

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a) Week and year of manufacture e.g. 07/2008 for the 7th week in year 2008

b) Where relevant, a minimum of 3-letter identification for cable as having protection from insect attack i.e. DBT for double brass tape, NYL for Nylon or TCD for termicide.

3) Metre marking, e.g. <018M> representing 18 -metres, shall be provided on the cable in a contrasting colour.

All of these sheath markings shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4961 except that the minimum height shall be 5 mm.

Example of cable marking on outer sheath of the cable with protection from insect attack (double brass tape) for a 1 m interval shall be as shown below, as appropriate:

Figure 1: Cable Marking

3.4.11 Protection from Insect Attack

Protection from insect attack shall be provided in the form of one, or a combination of the following options:

1) Double Brass Tape

Where double brass tape is provided, it shall consist of two overlapping layers of tape having the same width, helically applied. The layers shall be applied such that:

a) A nominal design gap of 25% is maintained between consecutive helical windings on each of the layers.

b) The top layer shall be centrally applied over the design gaps of the bottom layer.

c) The double brass tape be applied directly over the X-90 insulating sheath and covered by an outer sheath of PVC material containing a minimum of 2% carbon black.

d) For LV Distribution Power Cable - The minimum average thickness of PVC shall be 1.8 mm.

e) LV Service Cable - The minimum average thickness of PVC shall be 1.5 mm for two conductor cables and 1.8 mm for four conductor cables.

2) Nylon Protection

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Where nylon (nylon 12) jacket is provided, it shall consist of a continuous UV stabilised jacket over the entire length of the cable. The jacket shall be applied such that:

a) It has a smooth glossy surface, free from defects or scratches;

b) Extruded to an even thickness with a radial thickness of not less than 0.4 mm.

c) Its applied directly over the X-90 insulating sheath and covered by an outer sheath of PVC material containing a minimum of 2% carbon black.

The Nylon jacket shall be black in colour.

3) Chemical Protection

Where chemical protection is offered, it shall be incorporated into an outer sheath comprising of PVC material which contains a minimum of 2% carbon black.

Unless the use of the chemical has been approved at the time of issue of this specification, the Vendor shall provide the following information:

a) Material safety data sheet;

b) Test reports refer to Appendix H Schedule E;

c) Letter of approval from an authorised environmental representative;

d) Indication of the period the chemical will remain effective;

e) Limits or restrictions imposed on the installation of chemically treated cables; and

f) Explanation in the manner/mechanism by which the chemical functions to protect the cable from insects.

3.5 Cable Length

Cables shall be supplied in drum lengths of 250 m as a minimum unless otherwise indicated in Appendix F.

3.6 Cable Bending Radius

The Vendor shall provide the minimum bending radius for the installing and setting of cables in Appendix C Schedule B.

3.7 Cable Pulling Tension

The Vendor shall provide the maximum pulling tension for cables offered in Appendix C Schedule B.

3.8 Cable-end Sealing

Cables shall be free of water or corrosion at the time of dispatch from the manufacturer’s premises.

All cable ends shall be sealed to prevent moisture ingress. This shall seal the individual layers of the cable construction from one another to avoid water transfer to the conductor strands in the event of damage to the outer sheaths.

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Vendors shall provide full details of the method used for sealing the cables ends with the tender documentation.

4 CABLE DRUMS

4.1 Timber Drums

Cable drum reels shall be constructed generally in accordance with the requirements of AS 2857, including/in addition to the following:

1) Flange layers shall be fastened with flat head nails complying with the requirements of AS 2334. Nails shall be positioned concentrically with the flange on pitch circles and the heads of nails shall be punched below the surface on the inside of the flange.

2) The nails shall be of sufficient length to provide an effective clinch of no less than 10 mm. Clinches shall be so driven that the points of the nails are below the outer surface of the flange.

3) Barrel and flanges shall be securely clamped together with barrel bolts. Bolt's threads may be rolled or cut. Bolts shall be evenly spaced and it shall not project more than 12 mm beyond the nuts after the nuts have been fully tightened.

4) Barrel supports shall be provided as per Section 3 of AS 2857.

5) When lagging is required, battens shall be secured with steel tape banding adjacent to each flange and secured with nails or staples that will not protrude through the battens. Banding shall be painted or galvanized and shall be no less than 0.65 mm thick and 32 mm wide.

6) Nominal drum dimensions shall be in accordance with Table 3.1 of AS/NZS 2857 and as extended in range by the table in Appendix G (Note actual drum dimensions may vary slightly from those listed in Appendix G and in such cases the requirements of the closest nominal size shall prevail meeting the requirements of Appendix F). Maximum flange diameter acceptable is 2.45 m.

Cables drums shall be suitably lagged with timber for transportation.

Cable ends shall be securely affixed to the drum flange to prevent them from being dislodged. Any cable ends that project from the drum flanges shall be adequately protected against mechanical damage during transport and storage. They shall give complete protection from damage, to the cable during transit.

4.2 Steel Drum

Steel drum construction and preparation shall comply with the requirements of AS 3983 for the supply of cables and conductors with the exception of drum dimensions, which shall meet the minimum barrel diameter and maximum flange and width specified in Appendix F.

Clearance between the top layer of cable and periphery of drum flange shall be equal to the overall diameter of the cable or 50 mm, whichever is the greater.

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4.3 Drum Marking

Drums shall be clearly stencilled with the following information:

1) Manufacturers name;

2) Manufacturers drum traceability number;

3) Week and Year of manufacture;

4) Appropriate identification/information of the cable in the form of:

a) Number of cores, phase conductor size and material

b) Designated voltage expressed in the form of Uo/U

c) Insulation, sheath and other protective covering materials

d) Where the cable is metre marked, the start and finish numbers of the cable's metre marking

5) Batch Number

6) Total gross weight of cable, drum and lagging;

7) Arrow to indicate direction of rotation of the drum marked with the words "ROLL THIS WAY";

8) Directions to indicate correct methods of lifting and transporting cable drums;

9) Specification Number;

10) Stock number;

11) Order number; and

12) Length of cable.

5 STORAGE

The Equipment shall be capable of being stored without deterioration within the temperature range of -10 °C to + 45 °C for at least 24 months.

6 RELIABILITY

Vendors shall comment on the reliability of the Equipment and the performance of the materials offered over an operational life of 65 years under the specified field of application and conditions of service.

Information provided shall evidence the claimed reliability and performance for the Equipment offered, including information on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis.

7 SAFETY

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) applicable for each different Equipment or chemical ingredient in the Equipment which is considered harmful to personnel or environment in any manner, shall be supplied with the Proposal.

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8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Vendors shall provide information on the environmental soundness of the design and the materials used in the manufacture of the Equipment offered. In particular, information must address such issues as recyclability and disposability at the end of service life as well as disposability of materials supplied.

9 TESTS

9.1 Test Requirements

The Vendor shall, prior to first Delivery, complete the type, routine, sample and special tests and inspections as required by the relevant Australian Standards including AS 4961

The passing of such tests shall not prejudice the right of Horizon Power to reject the cable if it does not comply with the Specification when installed.

9.1.1 Type Tests

A representative selection of cables shall be Type tested in accordance with this specification and the relevant Australian Standards. Horizon Power reserves the right to witness Type Tests and shall be given advance notice by the Vendor to be available to witness such tests.

Type Testing shall be undertaken by a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited test house or by a test house possessing accreditation from a NATA MRA (Mutual Recognition Agreement) partner. A formal report covering the outcome of the testing shall be provided to Horizon Power.

Evidence shall be submitted by the Vendor indicating that all type tests required by the relevant Australian Standards listed in Table 1 have been satisfactorily carried out.

Where Cable has been tested to International Standards only, sufficient type test evidence shall be submitted to confirm equivalence of Cable performance to the relevant Australian standard.

9.1.2 Routine and Sample Tests

Horizon Power reserves the right to witness an agreed program of Routine Tests to assure of the competence of the manufacturing facility to deliver consistently conforming Cable. The Vendor shall in all cases make all necessary provisions with the testing and/or manufacturing facilities to enable witnessing to take place. An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) shall be provided to Horizon Power prior witnessing of tests.

Prior to first delivery of Cable, the Vendor shall submit to Horizon Power all routine and sample tests performed on that batch of Cable.

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10 DOCUMENTATION AND SAMPLES

10.1 Type Test Certificates/Reports

Test certificates, test reports or any other supporting documents supplied shall be made available in English.

10.2 Samples

Any deviations between the Cable supplied as a sample to Horizon Power and the Cable offered in the Proposal shall be detailed by the Vendor.

10.2.1 Test Samples

For the purpose of evaluation, the Vendor shall submit 1 m cable sample lengths of each cable category with the Proposal. The cable construction lay-up of the samples shall meet the requirements of this Technical Specification. Each sample shall be labelled with a robust tag stating:

1) Vendor Name;

2) Cable Number;

3) Stock Code;

4) Batch Number; and

5) Appropriately identified as in Appendix F of this Specification.

When requested, the Vendor shall supply Horizon Power test samples free of charge and within 4 weeks of the request.

10.2.2 Display Samples

The Preferred Vendor shall submit a sample of each cable awarded. The sample, displaying longitudinal and radial section and comprising a description legend, shall be suitable for display purposes. The samples shall be submitted to the Horizon Power Representative on delivery of the first shipment against the first order under the Standing Offer or as agreed by the Horizon Power Representative.

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APPENDIX A – REVISION INFORMATION

(Informative) Horizon Power has endeavoured to provide standards of the highest quality and would appreciate notification if any errors are found or even queries raised.

Each Standard makes use of its own comment sheet which is maintained throughout the life of the standard, which lists all comments made by stakeholders regarding the standard.

A comment sheet found in CS10# 1792895 can be used to record any errors or queries found in or pertaining to this standard, which can then be addressed whenever the standard gets reviewed.

Date Rev No. Notes

11/10/2013 0 Initial Document Creation

17/02/2016 1

Changed technical requirements for 630 mm² cables: - Relevant Standard changed to AS/NZS 5000.1 - Cable construction without neutral screen - Table 5, Insulation Thickness - Table 9, Sheath thickness, - Clause 3.4.2, 3.4.9 and Appendix C – Sheath material

changed to PVC Removed environmental conditions and referenced HP standard HPC-9EJ-01-0001-2013

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APPENDIX B – QUALITY ASSURANCE (TO BE COMPLETED BY STORES)

DOCUMENT NUMBER HPC-8DJ-03-0003-2012

QUALITY ASSURANCE DM NUMBER

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

LABEL MATERIAL NO.

LV POWER CABLE PURCHASE

ASSET OWNER

ASSET ID/ STOCK NO

MANUFACTURER DIMENSION

ITEM OPERATION/EQUIPMENT/FACILITY DOCUMENT

REF. WHO

CHECKS INITIAL

DATE/ TIME

QUALITY ASSURANCE CRITERIA

PASS Y/N

COMMENTS

1 DRUM LABELLING

1.1 Name of Manufacturer *******

1.2 Week & Year of Manufacture *******

1.3 Manufacturer Drum Trace Number *******

1.4 Cable Information

1.4.1 Number of Cores/Phase conductor size/Material *******

1.4.2 Rated Voltage 0.6/1 kV

1.4.3 Insulation/Sheath/Protective Covering Materials *******

1.4.4 Cable Metre Mark/Start & Finish Numbers *******

1.4.5 Batch Number *******

1.4.6 Termite/Water Protection *******

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1.5 Gross Weight Cable/Drum & Lagging *******

1.6 Arrow (ROLL THIS WAY) *******

1.7 Directions for Lifting and Transport *******

1.8 Specification Number *******

1.9 Stock Number *******

1.10 Order Number *******

1.11 Length of Cable *******

2 DOCUMENTATION

2.1 Installation Instructions Clear, Legible and in English

2.2 Material Safety Data Sheets Clear, Legible and in English of

Chemical Protection

2.3 Test and Inspection Reports As per Standards referenced in

the specification.

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

H = HOLD POINT S = SUPERVISOR

W = WITNESS POINT T = TECHNICIAN, EL = ELECTRICIAN REVISION

V = VERIFICATION POINT E = ENGINEER DATE

S/C = SUBCONTRACTOR PM = PROJECT MANAGER APPROVED BY

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APPENDIX C – SCHEDULES A & B: ENQUIRY DOCUMENT

SPECIFICATION ENQUIRY HPC-8DJ-03-0003-2012

VENDOR’S NAME

DATE

TECHNICAL SCHEDULES A & B

ITEM 1: Single Core Distribution Power Cable

VOLTAGE 0.6/1 kV

ITEM 1.1

Type 1 x 1C

SIZE (mm2) 630

SCHEDULE A: Horizon Power’s specific requirements SCHEDULE B: Particulars of equipment to be supplied (to be completed by Vendor)

No. Clause Description Schedule A Schedule B

Distribution Standard Buyers Guide drawing xxxx

1 3.1.2 Fault Ratings

1.1 Symmetrical fault level kA xxxx

1.2 Earth fault level kA xxxx

1.3 Max Sustained Current @ 20°C in Ground (25°C and 35°C) Air Ducts

xxxx xxxx xxxx

1.4 Resistance at max sustained operating temp. Ω/km Reactance per Phase Ω/km Capacitance per Phase Ω/km Zero Sequence at max sustained operating temp Ω/km Impedance per Phase Ω/km Capacitance per Phase Ω/km

xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx

2 Cable Dimensions

2.1 3.4.2 Cable Construction xxxxx

2.2 3.4.3 Core Conductor Size: mm

2

Diameter: mm

Aluminium

xxxx

xxxxx xxxxx

2.3 3.4.4 Insulation

Material: Thickness: mm

XLPE xxxx

xxxx

2.5 3.4.9 Sheath

Material Thickness mm Corrosion Resistance Permeability to water

PVC xxxx xxxx xxxx

xxxx

2.6 3.4.10 Cable Marking (Yes/No) xxxx

2.7 3.4.11 Insect Protection: (Yes/No) xxxx

2.8 3.5 Cable Length m Cable mass kg/m

≥250 xxxx

2.9 3.6 Cable Bending Radius (Triplex / 1 core cable) Installation mm Setting mm

xxxx xxxx

2.10 3.7 Cable Pulling Tension kN xxxx

2.11 3.8 Cable-end Sealing

xxxx

3 Drum Size

4 Flange x Barrel x Width mm xxxx

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4 Type test certificate requirements

9.1 Test certificate provided according to AS/NZS 5000.1, Table 6

xxxx

5 Manufacturer xxxx

Brand / Catalogue No. / Model xxxx

Country of Manufacture xxxx

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VENDOR’S NAME

DATE


ITEM 2: Three Core Distribution Power Cables

VOLTAGE 0.6/1 kV 0.6/1 kV 0.6/1 kV

ITEM 2.1 2.2 2.3

Type 3 x 1C 3 x 1C 3 x 1C

SIZE (mm2) 120 185 420







1.3 Max Sustained Current @ 20°C in Ground (25°C and 35°C) Air Ducts

xxxx xxxx xxxx

1.4 Resistance at max sustained operating temp. Ω/km Reactance per Phase Ω/km Capacitance per Phase Ω/km Zero Sequence at max sustained operating temp Ω/km Impedance per Phase Ω/km Capacitance per Phase Ω/km

xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx

2 Cable Dimensions



2

Diameter: mm

Aluminium

xxxx

xxxxx xxxxx



XLPE xxxx

xxxx

2.4 3.4.5 Core Lay xxxx

2.5 3.4.8 Neutral Copper xxxx

2.6 3.4.9 Sheath Material Thickness mm Corrosion Resistance Permeability to water

PVC xxxx xxxx xxxx

xxxx




≥250 xxxx


xxxx xxxx


2.12 3.8 Cable End Sealing

xxxx

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3 Drum Size



9.1 Test certificate provided according to AS/NZS 4961, Table 3.1

xxxx

5 Manufacturer xxxx



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VENDOR’S NAME

DATE


ITEM 3: Single Core Service Power Cables

VOLTAGE 0.6/1 kV 0.6/1 kV

ITEM 3.1 3.2

Type 1 x 1C 1 x 1C

SIZE (mm2) 10 16







2 Cable Dimensions



2

Diameter: mm

Copper

xxxx

xxxxx xxxxx



XLPE xxxx

xxxx

2.4 3.4.5 Core Lay (only applicable to 2 or more cores) xxxx



PVC xxxx xxxx xxxx

xxxx




≥250 xxxx


xxxx xxxx


2.12 3.8 Cable End Sealing xxxx

3 Drum Size




xxxx

5 Manufacturer xxxx



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VENDOR’S NAME

DATE


ITEM 4: Three Core Service Power Cable

VOLTAGE 0.6/1 kV

ITEM 4.1

Type 1 x 3C

SIZE (mm2) 25







2 Cable Dimensions



2

Diameter: mm

Copper

xxxx

xxxxx xxxxx



XLPE xxxx

xxxx

2.4 3.4.5 Core Lay (only applicable to 2 or more cores) xxxx



PVC xxxx xxxx xxxx

xxxx




≥250 xxxx


xxxx xxxx


2.12 3.8 Cable-end Sealing (Yes/No) xxxx

3 Drum Size




xxxx

5 Manufacturer xxxx



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APPENDIX D – SCHEDULE C: COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT

The Vendor shall indicate below whether this offer is fully compliant with the nominated clause in this Specification. A YES shall ONLY be indicated if the offer is 100% compliant with the relevant Clause. If NO is indicated and supporting documents are submitted, then mark the ATT box with the attachment number

CLAUSE NUMBER YES NO ATT.

1. SCOPE

2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES 2.1 Standards 2.2 Definitions and Abbreviations 2.2.1 Definitions 2.2.2 Abbreviations 2.3 Drawings

3 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Power System Particulars

3.1.1 Rated Voltages 3.1.2 Design Fault Levels 3.1.3 Maximum Conductor Temperatures 3.1.4 Nominal System Frequency 3.1.5 Nominal System Frequency 3.2 Service Conditions

3.2.1 Environmental Conditions 3.2.2 Operating Conditions 3.3 Description of Cable 3.4 Materials and Construction

3.4.1 General 3.4.2 Cable Construction 3.4.3 Core Conductor 3.4.4 Insulation

3.4.4.2 Material 3.4.4.2 Thickness 3.4.4.3 Core Identification 3.4.5 Core Lay 3.4.6 Binder Tape 3.4.7 Bedding / Fillers 3.4.8 Screen/Waveform Concentric Wire Neutral 3.4.9 Sheath

3.4.9.1 Material 3.4.9.2 Thickness 3.4.10 Cable Markings 3.4.11 Protection from Insect Attack 3.5 Cable Length 3.6 Cable Bending Radius

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CLAUSE NUMBER YES NO ATT.

3.7 Cable Pulling Tension 3.8 Cable-end Sealing 4 CABLE DRUMS

4.1 Timber Drums 4.2 Steel Drums 4.3 Drum Marking

5. STORAGE

6. RELIABILITY

7. SAFETY

8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 9. TESTS

9.1 Test Requirements 9.1.1 Type Tests 9.1.2 Routine Tests 9.1.3 Additional Tests

10. DOCUMENTATION AND SAMPLES 10.1 Type Test Certificates/Reports 10.2 Samples

10.2.1 Tests Samples 10.2.2 Display Samples

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APPENDIX E – SCHEDULE D: DEPARTURES FROM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

The Vendor shall nominate the Clause and describe the departure:

CLAUSE NO DEPARTURE

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APPENDIX F – CABLE DESCRIPTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION DISTRIBUTION

STANDARD DRAWING

1 Single-Core LV Distribution Power Cable

1.1

Short Description: CABLE POWER ELECT 1 x 1C AL 0.6/1 kV 630 SQ XLPE Technical Description: CABLE POWER ELECT; 630 mm SQ; 1C ALUMINIUM 0.6/1 kV XLPE INSULATED RED CORE; TERMITE PROTECTION Drum Size: (Flange x Barrel x Width) 900 mm x 500 mm x 600 mm

2 Three-Core LV Distribution Power Cable

2.1

Short Description: CABLE POWER ELECT 1 x 3C AL 0.6/1 kV 120 SQ XLPE Technical Description: CABLE POWER ELECT; 120 mm SQ; 3C ALUMINIUM 0.6/1 kV XLPE INSULATED RED, WHITE, BLUE CORE; COPPER WAVEFORM CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL WIRE; TERMITE PROTECTION Drum Size: (Flange x Barrel x Width) 800 mm x 400 mm x 350 mm

2.2


2.3


3 Single-Core LV Service Power Cable

3.1

Short Description: CABLE POWER ELECT 1C CU 0.6/1 kV 10 SQ XLPE Technical Description: CABLE POWER ELECT; 10 mm SQ; 1C COPPER 0.6/1 kV XLPE INSULATED RED CORE; COPPER NEUTRAL SCREEN; TERMITE PROTECTION Drum Size: (Flange x Barrel x Width) 800 mm x 400 mm x 450 mm

3.2

Short Description: CABLE POWER ELECT 1C CU 0.6/1 kV 16 SQ XLPE Technical Description: CABLE POWER ELECT; 16 mm SQ; 1C COPPER 0.6/1 kV XLPE INSULATED RED CORE; COPPER NEUTRAL SCREEN; TERMITE PROTECTION Drum Size: (Flange x Barrel x Width) 900 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm

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ITEM DESCRIPTION DISTRIBUTION

STANDARD DRAWING

4 Three-Core LV Service Power Cable

4.1

Short Description: CABLE POWER ELECT 3C CU 0.6/1 kV 25 SQ XLPE Technical Description: CABLE POWER ELECT; 25 mm SQ; 3C COPPER 0.6/1 kV XLPE INSULATED RED, WHITE, BLUE CORE; COPPER NEUTRAL SCREEN; TERMITE PROTECTION Drum Size: (Flange x Barrel x Width) 1000 mm x 500 mm x 550 mm

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APPENDIX G – STANDARD TIMBER DRUM DIMENSIONS

Construction Details for Standard Timber Drums with Barrel-end Supports (2 to 6 Ton)

Drum reference number

(arranged in ascending order of barrel

diameter)

Flange details Barrel details Overall drum width (excl.

bolt projections)

(mm)

Spindle hole diameter

(mm) Diameter (mm)

Nominal thickness

(mm)

Diameter (mm)

Internal width (mm)

End support minimum thickness

(mm)

Stretchers Number of diagonal

crow braces

Bolts Minimum boar

thickness (mm)

Number of intermediate

supports

Square washers (or equivalent

round washers) Number Size

(mm) Number Minimum diameter

(mm) 700 / 400 / 300 700 35 400 300 25 3 100 × 35 3 8 19 40 × 4 370 60 700 / 400 / 400 700 35 400 400 25 3 100 × 35 3 8 19 40 × 4 470 60 800 / 400 / 350 800 35 400 350 25 3 100 × 35 3 8 19 40 × 4 420 60 800 / 400 / 450 800 35 400 450 25 3 100 × 35 3 8 19 40 × 4 520 60 900 / 500 / 500 900 45 500 500 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 590 60

900 / 500 / 600 900 45 500 600 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 690 60 1000 / 500 / 550 1000 45 500 550 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 640 95 1000 / 700 / 650 1000 45 700 650 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 740 95 1100 / 600 / 650 1100 45 600 650 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 740 95 1200 / 600 / 650 1200 60 600 650 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 770 95 1200 / 600 / 800 1200 60 600 800 35 4 100 × 35 4 12 32 50 × 4 920 95 1200 / 800 / 550 1200 60 800 550 35 5 100 × 35 5 12 32 50 × 4 670 95 1200 / 800 / 700 1200 60 800 700 35 5 100 × 35 5 12 32 50 × 4 820 95

1300 / 900 / 800 1300 70 900 800 35 5 100 × 35 5 12 32 75 × 6 940 95 1400 / 700 / 750 1400 70 700 750 35 4 200 × 35 4 12 32 75 × 6 890 95 1400 / 1000 / 900 1400 70 1000 900 35 6 200 × 35 6 16 32 75 × 6 1040 95 1600 / 800 / 750 1600 70 800 750 35 5 200 × 35 5 16 32 75 × 6 890 95 1600 / 1100 / 850 1600 70 1100 850 35 6 200 × 35 6 16 32 75 × 6 990 95 1600 / 1100 / 1100 1600 70 1100 1100 35 6 200 × 35 6 16 32 1 75 × 6 1240 95 1600 / 800 / 950 1600 70 800 800 35 5 200 × 35 5 16 32 1 75 × 6 1090 95

1800 / 900 / 950 1800 70 900 950 35 5 200 × 35 5 16 32 1 75 × 6 1090 110 1800 / 900 / 1200 1800 70 900 1200 35 5 200 × 35 5 12 32 2 75 × 6 1340 110 1800 / 1200 / 1000 1800 70 1200 1000 35 6 200 × 35 6 16 32 1 75 × 6 1140 110

2000 / 1000 / 950 2000 70 1000 950 35 6 200 × 35 6 16 32 1 75 × 6 1090 110 2000 / 1000 / 1200 2000 70 1000 1200 35 6 200 × 35 6 16 32 2 75 × 6 1340 110 2000 / 1400 / 1150 2000 70 1400 1150 35 8 200 × 35 4 8 16 32 1 75 × 6 1290 110 2200 / 1100 / 950 2200 70 1100 950 35 6 200 × 35 4 6 16 32 1 75 × 6 1090 110 2200 / 1100 / 1300 2200 70 1100 1300 35 6 200 × 35 4 6 16 32 2 75 × 6 1440 110 2200 / 1500 / 1300 2200 70 1500 1300 35 8 200 × 35 4 8 16 32 2 75 × 6 1440 110

2400 / 1200 / 1400 2400 95 1200 1400 35 6 200 × 35 4 6 16 32 2 75 × 6 1590 110 2400 / 1400 / 1200 2400 95 1400 1200 35 8 200 × 35 4 8 16 32 2 75 × 6 1390 110 2400 / 1400 / 1400 2400 95 1400 1400 35 8 200 × 35 4 8 16 32 2 75 × 6 1590 110 2600 / 1400 / 1300 2600 95 1400 1300 35 12 200 × 35 6 12 16 32 2 75 × 6 1490 110 2600 / 1600 / 1300 2600 95 1600 1300 35 12 200 × 35 6 12 16 32 2 75 × 6 1490 110

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2800 / 1600 / 1200 2800 110 1600 1200 35 12 200 × 35 6 12 22 32 2 75 × 6 1420 110 2800 / 1800 / 1400 2800 110 1800 1400 35 12 200 × 35 6 12 22 32 2 75 × 6 1620 110 3000 / 1600 / 1200 3000 110 1600 1200 35 12 200 × 35 6 12 22 32 2 75 × 6 1420 110 3000 / 1800 / 1400 3000 110 1800 1400 35 12 200 × 35 6 12 22 32 2 75 × 6 1620 110

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APPENDIX H – SCHEDULE E: TEST REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMICAL PROTECTION

An investigation and test report shall be submitted for cables offered with chemical protection against insect attack. The report shall demonstrate and address (but not limited to) the items listed below, including any further testing undertaken on the chemically treated cable ONLY. Vendors shall state reasons and justifications for all comments made to qualify their response.

Horizon Power will evaluate to its satisfaction the information and make a determination to accept or reject the cables offered with chemical protection against insect attack. If rejected, the Vendor shall offer alternative cables with mechanical protection that may include (and not limited to) Polyamide coverings or metallic tapes to achieve the required protection from insect attack.

No Criteria Submitted (Y/N)

1 Process of Manufacture and Product Stability

2 Quality assurance and consistency of chemical in cable

3 Accelerated aging tests

4 Surface blooming of chemical

5 Tests to show how much chemical is absorbed by different types of soil particles (low and high pH) and the quantity of chemical that may flow into wetlands / rivers etc.

6 Leachate tests with different pH fluids (leach rate per day) declaring the amount of dissolved chemical (free flowing in water) and what reaction the available chemical will have on aquatic organisms.

7 Impact of chemical/vapour by-products during power cable failure

8 Efficacy tests of the chemical in the cable against insect attack (differing chemical concentrations)

9 Behaviour of the chemical and life-span whilst in the cable due to heat, UV, water of varying pH and other expected exposure factors

10 Mechanism by which chemical protects cable from insect attack and any dependencies

11 OH&S requirements for handling, installation, jointing (flame brushing), disposing and other related items

12 Exposure mechanisms of chemical from cable, including quantitative impact on humans, land and aquatic organisms

13 Dangerous goods classification and shipping requirements

14 Impact on organic growers

15

NICNAS (National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme) and APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) approvals required

16 Comparative studies with PVC and Polyamide techniques

17 Any declared restrictions relating to use of the chemically treated cable

Additional Vendor Information

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APPENDIX I – SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS

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